Program Manager

The People over Politics Foundation (PoPF) is a Trust that seeks to equip Malawian youth with the knowledge, skills, opportunities and support they need to participate meaningfully in the Fourth Industrial Revolution through a youth-centered approach whose vision, mission statement and strategic objectives are:

VISION
A people-centered, technologically advanced, industrialization-driven, Pan-African, youth-led society in which human needs are not politicized, in pursuit of Malawi 2063 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

MISSION STATEMENT
To educate young people and citizens about the depoliticisation of human needs through public education and civic conversations, provision of practical support to vulnerable members of society, and mobilize young people towards industrialization through technological advancement.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
a) Promotion of STEM Education among Young People;
b) Youth-Centric Industrialization;
c) Inclusive and Equitable Education for All;
d) Promoting Economic Inclusion, Indigenomics and Pan-Africanism;
e) Depoliticisation of the Mind; and
f) Any other Youth-Centric Initiative.

PoPF seeks to recruit a dynamic team to take up the positions of Executive Director, Program Manager, Finance and Administration Manager and Receptionist/Office Assistant.

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager
REPORTING TO: Executive Director

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
1. Ensure quality design of project interventions and their timely implementation;
2. Provide leadership in producing operational plans;
3. Ensure appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning; and
4. Provide oversight in logistical arrangements for projects.

Networking, resource mobilization and advocacy
1. Develop and manage partnerships with relevant stakeholders;
2. Coordinate with the ED to plan and execute resource mobilization initiatives;
3. Provide leadership in proposal development; and
4. Coordinate with the ED to plan and promote advocacy initiatives

Budget management, financial accountability and risk management
1. Ensure cost effective use of resources;
2. Provide leadership in departmental budget preparation, implementation, review and reporting, with ability to take appropriate measures to manage deviations;
3. Ensure departmental audit recommendations are addressed timely and adequately; and
4. Provide leadership in risk identification and mitigation within the department, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

People management and development
1. Ensure appropriate recruitment, orientation and deployment of staff within the department;
2. Ensure appropriate implementation of staff performance and development system within the department; and
3. Handle grievance and disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Master’s degree in International Development, Development Studies, Strategic Management, Education, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar qualifications
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at management level in an NGO with demonstrated experience managing donor funded/grant projects and undertaking the duties and responsibilities noted above
3. Clean driver’s license
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: PoPF is an equal opportunity employer

MODE OF APPLICATION: Applications consisting of an application letter (clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line) and a detailed CV should be emailed to [email protected]. Deadline for receipt of applications is 06 November 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.